Customs officers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized a large quantity of hydroponic cannabis on May 25, 2024 [4].
The operation targets a suspected hydroponic weed smuggling racket. The seizure highlights the ongoing challenge of intercepting high-value, specialized narcotics entering India through major transit hubs.
Reports on the exact weight of the contraband vary. One source indicates the quantity was 15.38 kg [1], while another report lists the total as 17.720 kg [2]. The estimated monetary value of the seized hydroponic weed is ₹1.42 crore [3].
Customs officials conducted the operation at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi. The agency focused on busting a smuggling network that utilizes hydroponic cannabis, a variety often grown in controlled environments to increase potency and value.
Two passengers are currently under scanner in connection with the shipment. The investigation continues as authorities work to identify the origin of the drugs and the intended recipients within the city.
“Customs officers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized a large quantity of hydroponic cannabis”
The seizure of hydroponic cannabis, which typically commands a higher market price than traditional cannabis due to its controlled cultivation, suggests a shift toward more premium illicit narcotics in the smuggling trade. By targeting the network behind these shipments, Indian customs officials are attempting to disrupt organized rackets that leverage international air travel for high-value drug trafficking.
